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Public hearing: special permit for private university at 1301 W. President George Bush Highway
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What this is
An applicant is requesting a special permit to operate a private university within an existing building on a 10.34-acre lot zoned TO-M Technical Office, located at 1301 W. President George Bush Highway.
Why it matters
Approval would allow a private university to operate at this location, bringing a new educational use to an office-zoned property.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — March 27, 2023 meeting
- March 27, 2023 Vote taken — March 27, 2023 meeting · Approved 7-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 27, 2023
Hold public hearing on special permit request
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING FILE 23-03, A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LOCATED WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING ON A 10.34-ACRE LOT CURRENTLY ZONED TO-M TECHNICAL OFFICE LOCATED AT 1301 W. PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HIGHWAY, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH HIGHWAY AND THE NORTH SIDE OF WATERVIEW PARKWAY.
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